1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 907 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1965 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | F-150 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |